Social Media and Editorial Intern for Krrb.com (Paid)
Location: US, NY, Brooklyn
Employment type: Other
Required experience: Internship
Industry: Online Media
Function: Writing/Editing

Company profile:
AREA 17 is an interactive agency. We take an interdisciplinary approach — blending the practices of design, technology and branding — to create modern interactive systems.We care about the web and its future. It has become a large part of our lives – entering our offices, living rooms and even our pockets. It is changing the way our world operates. We believe the web should be an extension of our daily lives, not a distraction from it. To this end, our mission is to make the web a better place — for work and for life — by delivering solutions that are equally valuable, sustainable and enriching.AREA 17 is located in New York City and Paris, France. We are independently owned and creatively motivated. Learn more

Job description:
#URL_af427c958d49519c4318bba5d8f780f07e6697403c3e3df23a4c1cb7f8606c80# (pronounced 'curb') is a hyperlocal, curiously global classifieds. A scavenger hunt at your fingertips where you can thrift, rummage and discover local treasures—at your doorstep or around the world.Krrb was created by AREA 17 for the love of garage sales, thrift shops, flea markets, street fairs and any place someone can thrift, scavenge, rummage, dream and discover local treasure. We exist for people who love to find things by chance, search for bargains, get things for free or obtain a uniquely crafted item with a personal story. As scavengers ourselves, we want to touch the objects we buy, meet the people we buy them from and hear the stories they have to tell. But we also understand the value of the Internet and how it can help make the initial connection.Krrb is a venue that helps individuals, businesses, markets and events sell their vintage, secondhand, handmade and locally-sourced goods. We’re here for common folks, thrifters, vendors, collectors, crafters, artists, designers, artisanal food-makers and anyone looking to salvage, swap, repurpose, reuse, recycle, upcycle or simple get rid of stuff.What we’re looking for:We seek an Editorial and Community Intern in NYC who is a recent graduate looking to make writing, social media and/or community management their career. In addition to a strong desire to get world-class hands-on experience, qualified candidates are curious, dedicated, positive, highly motivated, collaborative, proactive, detail-oriented and willing to pitch in whenever help is needed.Overview:Reports to — Editorial and Community ManagerLocation — Onsite, NYC (Williamsburg, Brooklyn)Payment — Flat rate based off $10 per hourStatus — 24 hours or 40 hours per week (Please specify your preference)Period — 3 months with posibility for fulltime employment thereafter. Example Duties:Support with social media managementSupport with community managementSupport with event planningSupport with grass-roots promotion (online and offline)Write for our blog (http://blog.#URL_af427c958d49519c4318bba5d8f780f07e6697403c3e3df23a4c1cb7f8606c80#)

Requirements:
At Krrb we look at each candidate as a whole person, not just a resume. Although experience is important factor, we believe potential and drive are equally important. We encourage anyone who is interested to apply. We’d love to meet you!Ideally, most of these are true about you:Familiar with best practices onlineUp on the latest social media platforms and how to make the most of the specific audiencesYou are experienced in writing for the web including blogs, tweets, etc.You are outgoing and take initiative to solve problems Share our passion for DIY, craft, local, community, handmade, secondhand and craft cultureThis is a startup. Ideally, you flexible, quick-paced, hard worker.When applying, include any relevant social media links, blog links or anything else that you think shows us who you are.

Benefits:
Full access to all staff at Krrb and AREA 17, including partnersHands-on experienceTreated as a respected collaboratorLetter of recommendationUniversity Credit (if applicable)Ping Pong